2 hours / 6 weeks
Skills based silversmithing and jewellery making course for beginners where you’ll learn the craft in a warm, supportive environment. Practicing in copper and moving onto silver.
This course is for anyone who wants to learn how to work with metal. It is designed for complete beginners and focuses on learning the skills that are fundamental to jewellery making rather than coming away with a set number of items – although you can take things that you make home. You will understand how to form shapes, add texture, use a jewellers saw, what the basic tools are and construct items by the end of the course.
The great thing about learning in a class environment is that weekly commitment helps build skills that stay with you while you have access to an experienced tutor.
Silver is an extra charge on weight, all other materials are included as well as handouts and suppliers lists.
Please note the dates listed are the starting dates of the course, not the class days. Course classes are held at the same time every week.
What's included:
Week 1 sawing practice
Week 2 texturing samples and pendant planning
Week 3 soldering, jump ring & bale - you come away with a finished pendant
Week 4 learning ring or chain - copper/brass
Week 5 silver ring or chain
Week 6 personal project
Tea & light refreshments
Good to know
Small classes
Our class size is limited to 6-8 people so you always have plenty of contact with the tutor
Sustainable materials
At Silver & Steel all of the silver and gold we use in our jewellery workshops is recycled either in house from workshop scrap or from our supplier who sells recycled precious metals
Under 18s welcome
When accompanied by an adult with their own ticket - just let us know beforehand as we have extra paperwork
LGBTQ+ and inclusive
Everyone is welcome at Silver & Steel, we're committed to welcoming and platforming jewellery designers from all backgrounds and experiences
Catch up at open sessions
No need to fret about falling behind, you can refresh your skills or catch up a missed course class at one of our regular Thursday drop-in sessions
